Description
Deliciously crispy bites of cauliflower, coated in Parmesan and breadcrumbs, perfect for a guilt-free snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Olive oil spray or additional olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- Whisk together the eggs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated florets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t touching.
- Spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
To add a spicy kick, mix in cayenne pepper. For a nutty crunch, add chopped nuts to the breadcrumb coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-6 bites)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg